gauge installation

[Snotty]

g'day guys

just wondering if any one here has installed some gauges (water temp, Oil temp and voltage) here?

ive seen it done somewhere before but with no infor or anything.


cheers
scott

 

[Mk III the HSV]

I have recently finished installing a couple of gauges. I took took a fair bit of modification to fit the gauges where I did, but I'm happy with the result. I have a air/fuel ratio and transmission temperature gauge with plenty of room to fit another in the middle. The AFR gauge was easy. Earth wire, power wire (spliced the cigarette lighter) and then splice the purple wire on the ECU. Still need to finish the wiring for the temp gauge. Main hold up is the sender unit works best when mounted into oil pan. My transmission is in need of repairs, so I'll get it done then.

 

[clixanup]

I think the better spot for them is where Mr. BT1 VR has put 'em. You probably could put 'em where you want, but there'd be much mucking around and hackage of dashboard involved.

 

[hako]

I have recently finished installing a couple of gauges. I took took a fair bit of modification to fit the gauges where I did, but I'm happy with the result. I have a air/fuel ratio and transmission temperature gauge with plenty of room to fit another in the middle. The AFR gauge was easy. Earth wire, power wire (spliced the cigarette lighter) and then splice the purple wire on the ECU. Still need to finish the wiring for the temp gauge. Main hold up is the sender unit works best when mounted into oil pan. My transmission is in need of repairs, so I'll get it done then.

BT1 VR - how did you mount the temp sender to the transmission housing/pan? Thats a good spot for guages too. Thanks.

 

[Mk III the HSV]

I have not mounted the sender unit yet, probably best to do it when the pan is off the car. My transmission is due for some repairs, (lost engine braking) so I'll get it fitted then. Here are some more pics of the cutting that is needed to fit the 50mm gauges. This is due to the tapering of the compartment.

 

[flipsyde]

BT1 VR did u make the face your self? i want to do the same thing because when i bought the car there was a whole there like the previous owner had already hacked out the plastics and had gauges there before he sold it. u rekon u or someone can show us a step by step guide on how to hook em up im not even to sure which is tha earth wire.. im asuming u used 2 inch gauges yea?? zheers in advance

 

[azzfox]

if i can remember, there is a bit of space under the plastic located in first post where you want to put gauges. not sure if its enough for a gauge tho.

 

[Mk III the HSV]

Yes I did make the face myself. I was made from something called melamine. Not sure if that is the correct spelling or even if that what it's called. I got it from my bro who works at a bus manufacture plant and they fit it to back of the seats i think. It's mostly plastic with a thin layer of vinyl on top. Yes they are 52mm or 2 inch gauges. Black wire is usually the earth. I all depends on how many wires the gauges have. 2,3 or 5 ?

 

[joesvs]

try this link

http://****************.com/tech.htm

go to "interior" and they have a how to article. heaps of other good bits as well

 

[joesvs]

sorry didn't work